breedable

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Definitions of breedable word

verb with object breedable to produce (offspring); procreate; engender. 1
verb with object breedable to produce by mating; propagate sexually; reproduce: Ten mice were bred in the laboratory. 1
verb with object breedable Horticulture. to cause to reproduce by controlled pollination. to improve by controlled pollination and selection. 1
verb with object breedable to raise (cattle, sheep, etc.): He breeds longhorns on the ranch. 1
verb with object breedable to cause or be the source of; engender; give rise to: Dirt breeds disease. Stagnant water breeds mosquitoes. 1
verb with object breedable to develop by training or education; bring up; rear: He was born and bred a gentleman. 1

before 1000

One of the 6% oldest English words

before 1000; Middle English breden, Old English brēdan to nourish (cognate with Old High German bruotan, German brüten); noun use from 16th century

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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